Qiuz 2 Flashcards
Reminiscence therapy is:
A type of therapy that lets an AD resident believe they live in the past or in imaginary circumstances
Cognition is:
The ability to think logically and quickly
Why would an NA label all personal belongings with the resident’s name and room number?
To help a resident with AD who pillages .
If a resident is confused the NA Should/Not
Stay calm and provide a quiet environment
Dehydration causes confusion
True
To help a resident with memory loss an NA SHOULD/NOT
Encourage them to make a list of things to remember
Dementia is:
A serious loss of mental ability
True or false: skills that that a person with AD has used over a life time are kept longer
True
When a resident with AD is frightened the NA Should/Not
Check her body language to make sure she is not tense or hurried
When a resident with AD is perseverating, the NA SHOULD/NOT
Repeat herself using the same words
Use short word, pictures and gestures when:
A resident with AD cannot understand basic instructions
Use touch, smile and laughter when:
A resident with AD has lost most of his verbal skills
Mark restrooms with sign or picture for:
Residents with AD who are incontinent
True or False: Always schedule bathing with a resident who has AD who has a problem with bathing when the resident is least agitated
True
True or False: use dishes that are plain without pattern and simple place setting for a resident with AD
True
True or False:
Lay clothing out for a resident with AD in the order that should be put on
True
A NA SHOULD/NOT respond to a resident who has hallucinations by reassuring a resident who is upset and worried
Should
Setting a bedtime and keeping a routine helps a resident with sundowning
True
Removing trigger is the best way to respond to a resident with AD who shows violent tendencies
True
Providing a rummage drawer is the best way to respond to a resident that pillages and hoards
True
The over bed table is used for placing the urinal and dirty cloths/ linen
False
The Bedside table is for placement of meals
True
Solid bed linen should be rolled up with the dirty side in away from your body…
True
Bed linens should be rolled up with the clean side in
False